2.2
DETERMINING LIFTING CAPACITY
The lifting capacity of the lift is determined by four factors:
- The lifting capacity according to the type plate.
- The load distribution between the front and rear axle(s).
- The wheel base of the vehicle.
- The location of the vehicle on the track
2.2.1
The lifting capacity
ST 4175
The lifting capacity is 17.5 tons. This means that any
vehicle of 17.5 tons can be lifted, taking into account
the following:
-
Max. 2/3 on one axle = 11.7 tons
-
A minimal wheel base of 4000 mm (or 4600 mm
in case of 11.500 mm tracks).
Each column has a safety device against overload. This means that the lift can not be overloaded. The lifting will stop
automaticly, when the lift has to much load towards one end of the tracks.
2.2.2
Vehicles with a short wheelbase
ST 4175
Please contact the manufacturer of the lift in case of
vehicles (particularly forklift trucks) with a wheel
base shorter than 4000 mm and/or a load distribution
between axles higher than max. 11.7 ton / 5.9 ton.
ST 4250
The lifting capacity is 25 tons. This means that any
vehicle of 25 tons can be lifted, taking into account
the following:
-
Max. 2/3 on one axle = 16.7 tons
-
A minimal wheel base of 4000 mm (or 4600 mm
in case of 11.500 mm tracks).
ST 4250
Please contact the manufacturer of the lift in case of
vehicles (particularly forklift trucks) with a wheel
base shorter than 4000 mm and/or a load distribution
between axles higher than max. 16.7 ton / 8.3 ton.
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